WFLA Articles: February 29, 2024

‘What people want is just peace and quiet’: Residents upset about loud music along Courtney Campbell Causeway 5 takeaways from the Hunter Biden transcript FBI raids home of Eric Adams aide Pasco County deputies search for missing 18-year-old Purple alert issued for missing Citrus County man Eggo offering $0 stays at ‘Pancake House’ rental cabin Humpback whale sex captured on film for the first time — and they were both male Wendy Williams’ publicist mortified by doc, calls it ‘exploitative’ ‘This is going to be not good’: Christian Ziegler seemed more concerned about public perception of rape allegations, transcripts show Senate passes spending bill, punting shutdown threat to next week Which candy would Adam Sandler take with him into space? Man arrested after ‘intentionally’ killing brother in hit-and-run, St. Pete police say Why does Leap Day exist? 8 On Your Side gets results for girls with dreams of playing softball Florida man pleads guilty to smuggling thousands of turtles overseas ‘I can’t sleep’: Apollo Beach woman couldn’t reach roofer after signing over insurance check Caitlin Clark announces plans to enter 2024 WNBA Draft ‘Screaming all the way down’: Woman killed after being thrown from truck fleeing Florida police Video shows dolphins swimming near Dunedin shoreline 5 takeaways from dueling Trump, Biden southern border trips CDC warns of looming tetanus shot shortages this summer Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA draft, will skip final season of college eligibility No. 25 USF looks to keep program-record winning streak alive at UNC Charlotte Speaker Johnson to Biden: Mexico ‘will do what we say’ How effective is this year’s flu shot? CDC explains. EPA narrowing climate rule for power plants, saying it will take on more robust action later Jeffries declines to take position on saving Speaker from conservative coup Democratic lawmakers ramp up efforts to protect IVF Police: Brawl ensues at Tampa school after employee let adults onto campus; 6 arrested  Court docs: Wife lied to husband about purchasing home; arrested after trying to move in Florida governor OKs release of more Epstein documents Renting your house during the solar eclipse? Keep this in mind House passes short-term funding extension ahead of Friday deadline Defense Sec. defends his secret absence Demolish I-175? Forward Pinellas explores the possibility Alabama House passes protections for IVF providers Independence officer, Jackson County process server killed in shooting Florida trio steals compressed cardboard bales from Publix: police Bolts return for 5-game home stand, Hagel looks to keep point-streak alive Trump and Biden visit the southern border in Texas Bowerman Award winner Jaydon Hibbert heading to Paris 2024 Olympics ‘Are you kidding me?’: Republicans hammer Austin on secret hospital stay More women speak out accusing Florida driver of drugging, assaulting and stealing from them 2 new riverfront schools to be built in Tampa Walmart agrees to $45 million settlement over weighted groceries: Will you qualify? Former career US diplomat admits secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades Senate Dems push for voting rights bill Several Leap Day babies born in Tampa Bay-area hospital Finding work-life balance House votes to extend FAA reauthorization  USF Bulls football announces 2024 season schedule E. Jean Carroll expresses ‘very serious concerns’ Trump won’t pay $83M judgment St. Pete teens accused of 19 liquor store thefts across Florida House passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown Universal Orlando unveils all-new details on highly-anticipated DreamWorks Land Oprah Winfrey exits WeightWatchers board months after revealing use of weight-loss medication What the Health: The Today Show’s Joy Bauer is taking vegetables to the next level Panera agrees to pay customers $2 million over hidden fees. Do you qualify? Purr-fect rescue: Crews save kitten trapped in vehicle’s engine compartment ‘Leaplings’: Family has three children all born on separate Leap Days Are you getting a bonus paycheck in March? How to know Democratic leader shoots down discharge petition on Ukraine-border bill Oprah Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board, donating all interest in company to museum Gabby Petito’s father speaks for first time since Laundrie settlement, pushes for new domestic violence bill Playing ‘Daytime Disney Duel’ with author of new ‘Kingdom Keepers’ book Speaker Johnson: ‘House is actively considering options’ on foreign aid Alligator seen sunbathing near Florida resident’s dock Private US moon lander still working after breaking leg and falling, but not for long Couple steals from woman who gave them place to stay: PCSO From Weeki Wachee to Nashville to ‘The Voice’. Meet chiropractor-turned-country-music-artist Donny Van Slee Kacey Musgraves announces Tampa stop on ‘Deeper Well World Tour’ Thune in ‘conversations’ to serve as next Senate GOP leader How much of the $607M Mega Millions jackpot would a Florida winner lose to taxes?  Spring Beauty and Wellness Survival Guide  Climate change causes faster jet streams, flights Heart-Healthy Eating Blue Jays pitcher’s 4-year-old son out of ICU after being hit by SUV in Clearwater Man accused of recording girls in Lutz library restroom faces 100 counts of child porn charges: deputies Spring Hill man charged for fatally shooting girlfriend, deputies say Minimize side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer Wildfire raging in Texas Panhandle is now largest in state history Selmon Expressway exit ramp to Amalie Arena would close in overhaul project Biden: Gaza cease-fire ‘probably not by Monday’ Head of Freedom Caucus bashes funding deal, vows shutdown fight Former pro wrestler Billy Jack Haynes charged with murder in wife’s death The Benefits of Salt Therapy Cornyn launches bid to succeed McConnell as GOP leader WATCH: Student attacks school bus driver in Colorado Window to the Weekend: 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival South Tampa Gem | Le Roots Premium Urban Farm brings “concierge farming” to Tampa Bay Home moved to excavate remains of Florida teen missing since 2004 Attorney General Ashley Moody announces launch of new statewide Cold Case Investigations Unit Biden, Trump making dueling visits to Texas to work immigration to their political advantage Woman turns 100 on Leap Day, on what actually is her 25th birthday Burger King offers Whopper deal after Wendy’s ‘dynamic-pricing’ backlash Answered: How many calories in sushi rice Putin threatens West with nuclear weapons if troops come to Ukraine 72-year-old man fearlessly lifts 500 pounds Biden, Trump both head to southern border Utah study reveals the ‘best’ place for UFO sightings ‘It’s going to be groundbreaking’: DeSantis OKs release of more Epstein documents ‘Please discard’: Chick-fil-A tells customers to throw away Polynesian Sauce dipping cups Man found dead by ‘suspicious circumstances’ in New Port Richey, deputies say ‘Armenia My Home’ Premiering on PBS Top Tax Tips for 2024 Kellogg’s CEO criticized after suggesting ‘cereal for dinner’, but is that healthy for you? Trump’s Jan. 6 trial falls into doubt as Supreme Court takes up immunity claims Royal Caribbean announces new short getaways from Tampa Comet, planets, stars might also be visible during 2024 total solar eclipse Ferry connecting downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria Island extends service Super Tuesday: What it is and why it matters Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupts 13 times in one day What’s the difference between dynamic pricing and surge pricing, and why were people mad at Wendy’s? Woman claims Stanley cup saves her life during shootout ‘Three Johns’ lead race to succeed McConnell  Biden critics look to replicate Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ vote in other states Biden faces tough choices after Michigan backlash Homicide investigation underway after 14-year-old with ‘upper body trauma’ dies in Plant City Florida shooting leaves at least 1 dead and several injured, police say Cloudy, mild, and mostly dry night